Peak Design Everyday Messenger (13" & soon 15")

I forget whose blog I was looking at the other day, but they had and recommended the Peak Design Everyday Sling 10L. Once I started looking, I decided updating my accessories might help scratch the GAS I've had lately. So after comparing a few things and shopping around, I ordered quite a few things:

Everyday Messenger 13"Capture Pro ClipSlide Summit StrapPro PAD Stabilizer for Pro ClipA couple extra anchor links for the strap and a second Pro Plate (probably not necessary, I may return it.)Plus I ordered an Oben tripod that was on sale at B&H for good measure

This review will be a work in progress. The reasons for which will become apparent soon. In the past I had a big thread comparing the 5, 6, and 7 Million Dollar Home Crumpler bags. Great camera bags, but I have stopped using them. I prefer multi-purpose bags. For the past couple of years I have been using a Timbuk2 messenger. Typically I'm carrying 1 camera, some full sized headphones, an iPad and/or MacBook Pro, and miscellaneous accessories. I will also sometimes throw a beverage and some part of breakfast and/or lunch in there. Now the Timbuk2 doesn't leave me wanting for much except a bit of a more dedicated camera compartment. Throw some GAS on the fire, and I order the above.

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And here are the items I was able to stuff in there. Don't normally/always carry multiple lenses.

So after receiving the 13" today and loading it up, I have to say it was a little tighter than I was hoping. The bag is similar in size to the Timbuk2 Messenger I have, but the Timbuk2 will hold my 15" MBP. So I was probably foolish to have ordered the 13" size to start. My reasoning was that I recently traded my 12.9" iPad Pro for a 10.5" version. Oh yeah, that was (and still is) in the back pocket of the bag.

Here is the way I loaded it.

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One of the lenses is under the flap on the right. Then I folded down the one over the camera and put the other lens and the B&W's on top.

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So on to the bag itself; it's GORGEOUS. I LOVE this bag. The materials. The construction. The color accents and aluminum details. It's awesome. The main gripe I have so far is the waist band that is stuffed into those side pockets intrude on the inside space and I wish they were completely removable. I suppose they are with scissors, but I'd rather not go there. The folding separators are fantastic. The magnetic latch system is awesome. The bag somehow feels lighter than my Timbuk2 did even with more stuff in it.

And one thing I found a pleasant surprise, barely visible on the right hand side in the second picture above, one of their clips. The side pockets aren't very secure, so I attached that clip to my badge for work and now I can easily attach it to the bag and not worry about losing it.

I haven't gotten into the other things I bought. This review was mostly about the bag. So for now, that's all. The 15" is scheduled to show up on Thursday and I will update this thread at that time.

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